NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Trump International Golf Links resort in Co Clare. Niall Carson Niall Carson

• Taoiseach Enda Kenny offered President Elect Donald Trump his “sincere congratulations” on his success, while acknowledging “friend to Ireland” Hillary Clinton.
• The residents of Doonbeg, Co Clare are buzzing with the news that Donald Trump, who owns a golf course on the west Clare coast, has become US President.
• Garda sergeants and inspectors were advised to accept Labour Court recommendations on pay, meaning no strikes will take place this month.
• The controversial 40-year age gap required between potential foster parents and the child they wish to care for is to be removed.
• Minister of State John Halligan said he and the other Independent Alliance members had fought ‘vigorously’ for the Bill on Irish Water ownership.
• Limerick’s maternity hospital has for the first time cared for sets of quads, triplets and twins at the same time.
• The High Court has appointed a provisional liquidator to American Apparel clothing retailer in Dublin city centre.

WORLD

Bill Clinton during Hillary's concession speech. Andrew Harnik Andrew Harnik

#HILLARY CLINTON: At a New York hotel, Democratic nominee Clinton spoke about the disappointment and pain she feels after losing the US presidential election.

#WORLD REACTION: Leaders around the world reacted to Donald Trump’s election victory, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

#LONDON: Five people were killed and more than 50 injured when a London tram derailed and tipped on its side.

INNOVATION

• “The biggest event in Lisbon since 1998″: Here’s what the Portuguese think of Web Summit 2016 [Fora]
• Ever wonder what happens to an American President’s digital presence? Here’s what will happen to the @POTUS Twitter account [Wired]

PARTING SHOT

While a lot of Irish people are lamenting the election of Donald Trump as US President, others are cheering themselves up by appreciating the history, culture and literature loving president we have in Michael D Higgins.